Junior Lab Technician - Construction Testing Farmingdale

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. is seeking a construction materials tester for our Farmingdale, NY lab. This role involves hands-on testing of concrete, soil, asphalt, and masonry using standard lab methods and equipment.

You will perform tests, record results, and help maintain a clean, calibrated lab environment while working with field support as needed. Training will lead to ACI certification within six months and adaptability in a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn technical testing skills; full training provided.
• You'll be expected to earn your ACI Concrete Lab Testing Certification within 6 months.
• Solid basic math skills.
• Physical capability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests related to Concrete, Soil, Asphalt, Masonry, and other construction materials in accordance with applicable testing standards/methods.
• Operate and work directly with lab testing equipment (compression machines, sieves, molds, ovens, and more).
• Lift, carry, and move materials and samples as part of daily testing routines.
• Record and report test results accurately, following ASTM and other industry standards.
• Keep the lab running smoothly — cleaning, organizing, and maintaining equipment and workspaces.
• Calibrate and verify lab equipment to ensure testing accuracy.
• Pitch in on field/construction materials testing support when needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Skills

Hands-on

Lab testing

Communication

Math skills

Education

ACI Concrete Lab Testing Certification within 6 months

Tools

Compression machines

Sieves

Molds

Ovens

Job description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work.

Job Description

Roll up your sleeves and get to work in our Construction Materials Testing Lab. This is a hands-on, physically active role where you will be handling, mixing, breaking, and testing real construction materials like concrete, soil, asphalt, and masonry every day. If you enjoy working with your hands, solving practical problems, and seeing tangible results from your work, this is the job for you.

Candidates will be responsible for performing laboratory tests related to Concrete, Soil, Asphalt, Masonry, and other construction materials in accordance with applicable testing standards/methods.

What You'll Do

• Get hands-on with soils and construction materials — mixing, molding, curing, and physically testing samples using standardized lab methods.
• Operate and work directly with lab testing equipment (compression machines, sieves, molds, ovens, and more).
• Lift, carry, and move materials and samples as part of daily testing routines.
• Record and report test results accurately, following ASTM and other industry standards.
• Keep the lab running smoothly — cleaning, organizing, and maintaining equipment and workspaces.
• Calibrate and verify lab equipment to ensure testing accuracy.
• Pitch in on field/construction materials testing support when needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in working with construction materials in a physical, lab-based environment.
• Willingness to learn technical testing skills; full training provided. You'll be expected to earn yourACI Concrete Lab Testing Certification within 6 months.
• Solid basic math skills.
• Physical capability tolift and carry up to 50 lbsregularly.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, to log and report findings clearly.

Additional Information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Hourly Rate: $18-$22/hr

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.